Jim Risch actually said...

"I raise this point because so far in the Biden administration, State's legal opinions have been missing in action."

"I understand that the United States has a long-held policy of encouraging countries to resolve their maritime delimitation disputes peacefully through dialogue and in accordance with international law..."

"The Philippines is one of our most strategically important allies in the Indo-Pacific."

"Should you be confirmed, I expect you to take seriously congressional requests for information and transparency."